Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and crispy golden bread with this Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese. This mouthwatering twist on a classic favorite delivers an explosion of flavors that will elevate your lunch or snack game. Quick to prepare and utterly satisfying, it’s the ideal comfort food for any occasion, whether it’s game day or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough or Texas toast bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean surface and slice the bread thickly.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the spicy cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice. Top one slice with shredded cheddar before closing with another slice.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt some butter in it. Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice in half, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg